At First Sight

"Science gave him sight. She gave him vision."

1999 2h 8m EN

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 267

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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A blind man has an operation to regain his sight at the urging of his girlfriend and must deal with the changes to his life.

“Science gave him sight. She gave him vision.”

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Cast

Val Kilmer
Virgil Adamson
Mira Sorvino
Amy Benic
Kelly McGillis
Jennie Adamson
Steven Weber
Duncan Allanbrook
Bruce Davison
Dr. Charles Aaron
Nathan Lane
Phil Webster
Ken Howard
Virgil's Father
Laura Kirk
Betsy Ernst

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Irwin Winkler
Writers: Steve Levitt, Oliver Sacks
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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27 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Irwin Winkler, shot by John Seale. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mark Isham. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Julie Monroe shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Val Kilmer and Mira Sorvino and Kelly McGillis carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Science gave him sight. She gave him vision.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0132512 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Irwin Winkler directs. John Seale behind the camera. Mark Isham scores. Julie Monroe cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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127 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Irwin Winkler, shot by John Seale. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Mark Isham. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Julie Monroe shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Val Kilmer and Mira Sorvino and Kelly McGillis carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Science gave him sight. She gave him vision.".
8IMDB entry: tt0132512 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.